Cycling Amsterdam to Bruges

Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Discover the landscapes and rich history of The Netherlands and Belgium in this iconic self-guided cycling holiday, with bike hire and luggage transfers included. Explore Amsterdam’s famous UNESCO-listed canals and immerse yourself into this vibrant city. Over 6 days of leisurely cycling on easy, designated cycle paths you will cover an average of 55km per day, and rest up each evening at ideally located and welcoming 4* & 3* accommodations in the medieval towns and vibrant cities you visit along the way. Cycling on flat, well-built designated cycle paths, this is a great holiday to undertake with your family or as an introduction to cycling holidays. The region boasts an excellent cycle network, well signposted and numbered throughout, which together with your route notes makes navigation easy. You will cycle an average of 55km a day on flat terrain, plus there is also the option to upgrade to an e-bike if you wish to have extra pedal power on your way. We have incorporated a free day in Amsterdam at the start of your holiday to enable you to soak in all that this fantastic city has to offer. We have also included bike hire and taken care of your luggage transfers so you can relax and enjoy your ride. Plus e-bike upgrades are available to make your ride a whole lot easier.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive at your hotel in Amsterdam and discover its famous network of canals.

Arrive at your hotel in Amsterdam and discover its famous network of canals.

Day 2: Free day for sightseeing in Amsterdam.

Free day for sightseeing in Amsterdam.

Day 3: Pedal into the peaceful Green Heart of Holland, past canals and lakes on your way to Gouda.

68 km 0 m

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Pedal into the peaceful Green Heart of Holland, past canals and lakes on your way to Gouda.

Day 4: Cycle through idyllic rural pastures and past picture-postcard quintessential Dutch windmills to Papendrecht.

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Cycle through idyllic rural pastures and past picture-postcard quintessential Dutch windmills to Papendrecht.

Day 5: Explore the historic city of Dordrecht, the wetland nature reserve of De Biesbosch National Park, and the fortified town of Willemstad.

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Explore the historic city of Dordrecht, the wetland nature reserve of De Biesbosch National Park, and the fortified town of Willemstad.

Day 6: Discover the coastal province of Zeeland and cycle through bucolic rural landscapes.

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Discover the coastal province of Zeeland and cycle through bucolic rural landscapes.

Day 7: Ride across the iconic Zeeland Bridge with panoramic sea views to reach Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland.

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Ride across the iconic Zeeland Bridge with panoramic sea views to reach Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland.

Day 8: Cross the border into Belgium today to reach Bruges, the pearl of Flanders.

66 km 0 m

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Cross the border into Belgium today to reach Bruges, the pearl of Flanders.

Day 9: Departure day.

Departure day.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

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